Okay, well, this story was kind of made on a bit of a whim... and this was partly inspired by an idea from 'Oh Rhonda'... and yet another pairing I want to try outin written form! I know the first chapter is a little bit on the short side, but I hope to get a good start on it anyway. Anyway, enjoy!

In the park in Hillwood City, Arnold was sitting down near the base of a tree as he was listening to music. Normally, he'd listen to some music at home, but what with the boarders being a little hectic than usual, he never found time. But it's a Sunday, everything was perfect, and right now, he just wanted to listen to some smooth jazz.

Nearby, Helga was taking a walk around the park as she was muttering to herself. "Stupid Bob... just because I break ONE of Olga's trophies by mistake, doesn't mean he should be angry about it... criminy..."

Helga then noticed Arnold sitting nearby. Helga rolled her eyes. "Arnold... look at that football head, just sitting there... doesn't have a care in the world..."

Helga then looked around for a quick moment, then smiled as she pulled out her locket and sighed. "Oh, my love, if only you understand all the hurtful things I have to go through... if only I had your life, if only I can have it easy..."

Helga then chuckled to herself. "Yeah, I can just imagine having Arnold's life..."

Helga frowned. "Not his weird crushes, though. I'm still recovering from the Lila scenario..."

Helga paused. "Hmmm... speaking of Lila, Arnold hasn't been pining for her for at least a couple weeks..."

As soon as Helga said that, she saw the red headed girl in the green country clothing walking by as she was nestling down nearby a tree. Arnold opened his eyes and noticed Lila for a quick second as he got up.

Helga groaned. "Of course, as soon as I think it..."

"Hey, Lila." Arnold said as he came up to her.

"Oh, hello Arnold." Lila gave a smile. "Lovely day, isn't it?"

"Yeah, it is." Arnold said. "So, how's everything going back at home?"

"Oh, well, daddy's got a promotion, so that does count for something." Lila explained. "By the way, Arnold, I think you may want to put Sid on the top of your give advice list."

Arnold sighed. "What is he accusing somebody of THIS time?"

"Oh, nothing out of the ordinary." Lila said. "He just has it in his head that Eugene had a birthmark that looked like a scar."

"I'm going to guess he was inspired from our recent school lesson?" Arnold sighed. "I'll talk to him, but he never seems to learn anything."

Lila rolled her eyes. "I know, right? It's just ever so sad."

"Okay, well, thanks for letting me know, Lila." Arnold said as he walked off. "I'll talk to him as soon as I get in contact with him... hopefully I'm not too late..."

"Okay, see you later, Arnold." Lila said as she went back to relaxing near the tree.

Arnold nodded as he walked off.

Helga raised an eyebrow in surprise as she watched Arnold leave Lila. Helga had to rub her eyes, not believing what she was seeing.

"Arnold didn't even flirt with Lila once... this has to be my imagination..." Helga said as she came up to Lila.

Lila looked up to see Helga. "Oh hello, Helga."

"Yeah, hi. I was wondering... what is with you and Arnold nowadays?" Helga asked.

Lila looked up to Helga, confused. "I have no-"

Lila then snapped her fingers. "Oh! Right! Relationship status!"

"Yeah, kind of like an update on that." Helga said as Lila sat up straight.

"Well, Helga, I think it's safe to say you don't have to worry about me being a rival for your affections anymore... I mean, I didn't want to be your rival, and I never liked liked Arnold in the first place..." Lila said.

Helga sighed as she sat next to her. "No, you're right. I bought this on myself anyway when I erased my name and replaced it with yours on the message."

"Anyway, Arnold's content with me and him just being friends." Lila said as she looked up.

"Oh... well... that's nice." Helga said as she joined Lila in watching the clouds.

"Yeah... at least it gives you a little more room..." Lila smiled... then sighed sadly. "Though you're lucky. Sometimes I wish..."

"Yeah, yeah, sometimes you wish you had my toughness." Helga rolled her eyes. "So far, Lila, you haven't been running into good luck concerning boys..."

"Whatever do you mean?" Lila asked. "Are you talking about Arnie? Because..."

Lila sighed. "Yeah, I don't have luck with these boys... I'll never get them... I mean, I like to talk to them, but I don't know how I charm them..."

"However you did it, I kind of want that." Helga said as she laughed. "But seriously, Lila, guys like Arnold, Arnie, Stinky, heck, pretty much all the boys in PS 118, the problem is that you need to find some time... get to know each of them first..."

"Like you did?" Lila said in a deadpan voice.

"That's besides the point." Helga said. "Look, Lila, I know it's tough, but I'm sure the right boy will come along... just wait for the right time..."

Lila nodded as she continued to look at the sky. Little did she know that she'd be able to find a new friend...

"Okay, Sid, do you understand now that sometimes a scar isn't a birthmark, or do I have to repeat the lesson to you by bringing in visuals?" Arnold said as he was sitting with Sid on the outside of his place.

"No, no, I think I get the idea." Sid said.

"Do you, or are you just saying that to get out of the conversation?" Arnold said.

Before Sid could respond, a limo pulled up as Sid smiled. "Hold that thought, Arnold!"

The door opened up as a short black haired kid in a white shirt and blue vest, with black pants was coming out. Sid smiled as he said, "Lorenzo, good to see you!"

"Hola, Sid. Hey, Arnold. Didn't expect to see you here." Lorenzo said as he pulled out his backpack.

"Working with Sid on another project?" Arnold asked.

"Si. This time, me and Sid are researching one of the planets of our solar system, Pluto." Lorenzo explained.

"That's nice." Arnold said as he turned to Sid. "Well, guess I can hold off on the advice giving another time."

Lorenzo, upon hearing this, sighed. "Sid, who did you accuse this time, and of what?"

Sid blinked. "Why do people always think that whenever an accusation is made, it's always pointed to me."

Arnold and Lorenzo glared at Sid, as if to say, 'Do you really need an answer to that one?'

Sid shrank as he smiled nervously. "Right. I'm going to go and... get everything set up."

As Sid ran inside the house, Lorenzo just shook his head as he looked up at the sky. "That Sid, always a character."

"Yeah... though whether it's a good or bad character, that's up for debate." Arnold sighed. "I don't know why I keep giving him multiple chances."

"Because you're just too nice to hurt people's feelings, even if you don't mean to." Lorenzo said.

"I suppose you're right." Arnold said as he noticed Lorenzo was looking down. "Is something wrong, Lorenzo?"

"Hm?" Lorenzo looked up out of curiosity. "Oh, no, no, no, everything's just fine. It's just..."

Lorenzo sighed. "Well, ever since I came into the school as a new student, thus far, I've been doing pretty well in getting along with all of you, but I feel like I want something more. Do you know what I'm saying?"

Arnold looked at Lorenzo. "I think I do. You want to make a mark in this world, do something that can be worth your while, maybe win something..."

"Si!" Lorenzo nodded. "Unfortunately, I just don't think that's enough."

Arnold sighed as he looked at Lorenzo. "Don't worry, Lorenzo. I'm sure something will come up for you soon..."

"Si? I hope you're right, Arnold." Lorenzo nodded.

Little did Lorenzo know that he would be able to become important in somebody else's life.

There's the first chapter! How'd you like it? Anyway, read, review, criticize and suggest!